CNP Centerpoint Energy dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Centerpoint Energy's last dividend payment of $0.21 per share was made to shareholders on record before Nov 21, 2024. The dividend payment stands at $0.81 per share annually, which equates to a dividend yield of 2.49%. The latest CNP stock dividend of $0.21 is an increase from the previous $0.2 distribution, representing a growth of 5%.
Key dates
- CNP last dividend date: Nov 21, 2024
CNP dividend stats
vs. Utilities sector
Dividend yield
Centerpoint Energy's dividend yield of 2.49% is lower than the Utilities sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Utilities sector average of 3.23%, Centerpoint Energy's dividend yield is 23% lower. The current dividend yield is less than the historical average of 2.9% of the last 5 years.
Dividend history
Centerpoint Energy has been paying dividends for the last 30 years. According to our records CNP has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 5% since one year ago. However with the stock price up by 15% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 8%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2024 | $0.21 | 2.55% |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.2 | 3.09% |
| May 15, 2024 | $0.2 | 2.65% |
| Feb 14, 2024 | $0.2 | 2.85% |
| Nov 15, 2023 | $0.2 | 2.81% |
| Aug 16, 2023 | $0.19 | 2.67% |
| May 17, 2023 | $0.19 | 2.58% |
| Feb 15, 2023 | $0.19 | 2.47% |
| Nov 16, 2022 | $0.18 | 2.38% |
| Aug 17, 2022 | $0.18 | 2.12% |
| May 18, 2022 | $0.17 | 2.18% |
| Feb 16, 2022 | $0.17 | 2.46% |
| Nov 17, 2021 | $0.17 | 2.43% |
| Aug 18, 2021 | $0.16 | 2.39% |
| May 19, 2021 | $0.16 | 2.53% |
| Feb 17, 2021 | $0.16 | 2.83% |
| Nov 18, 2020 | $0.15 | 3.12% |
| Aug 19, 2020 | $0.15 | 4.33% |
| May 20, 2020 | $0.15 | 6% |
| Feb 19, 2020 | $0.29 | 4.36% |
| Nov 20, 2019 | $0.288 | 4.7% |
| Aug 14, 2019 | $0.288 | 4.15% |
| May 15, 2019 | $0.288 | 3.84% |
| Feb 20, 2019 | $0.288 | 3.62% |
| Nov 14, 2018 | $0.278 | 4.04% |
| Aug 15, 2018 | $0.278 | 3.94% |
| May 16, 2018 | $0.278 | 4.27% |
| Feb 14, 2018 | $0.278 | 4.12% |
| Nov 15, 2017 | $0.268 | 3.65% |
| Aug 14, 2017 | $0.268 | 3.68% |
| May 12, 2017 | $0.268 | 3.85% |
| Feb 14, 2017 | $0.268 | 3.99% |
| Nov 14, 2016 | $0.258 | 4.49% |
| Aug 12, 2016 | $0.258 | 4.52% |
| May 12, 2016 | $0.258 | 4.57% |
| Feb 11, 2016 | $0.258 | 5.67% |
| Nov 10, 2015 | $0.248 | 5.78% |
| Aug 12, 2015 | $0.248 | 5% |
| May 13, 2015 | $0.248 | 4.89% |
| Feb 11, 2015 | $0.248 | 4.43% |
Centerpoint Energy dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Centerpoint Energy's payout ratio of 53.6% is below the Utilities sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Utilities sector average of 63.3%, Centerpoint Energy's payout ratio is 15% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
CNP dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDU Mdu Resources Group Inc | 76.71% | $13.89 | 708.4% |
| D Dominion Energy Inc | 4.98% | $2.67 | 95% |
| OGE Oge Energy Corp | 4.09% | $1.68 | 86.8% |
| OKE Oneok Inc | 3.96% | $3.96 | 83.9% |
| OGS ONE Gas Inc | 3.84% | $2.64 | 68.8% |
| SRE Sempra Energy | 2.86% | $2.48 | 54.1% |
| CNP Centerpoint Energy Inc | 2.49% | $0.81 | 53.6% |
| ATO Atmos Energy Corp | 2.35% | $3.29 | 48.1% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Centerpoint Energy pay a dividend?
Yes, Centerpoint Energy has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. CNP has been paying dividends since 1994.
When was CNP's last dividend?
Centerpoint Energy's last dividend ex-date was on Nov 21, 2024. The dividend amount was $0.21 per share.
How much dividend does Centerpoint Energy pay (per share)?
On an annual basis CNP pays $0.81 per share.
What is Centerpoint Energy's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Centerpoint Energy is 2.49%.
How often does Centerpoint Energy pay dividends?
Centerpoint Energy pays four dividends per year.
What is Centerpoint Energy's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Centerpoint Energy is 53.6%.
Does Centerpoint Energy pay a good dividend?
Centerpoint Energy's dividend yield is less than the Utilities sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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